Handwashing The most important thing you can do to protect yourself is wash your hands regularly with soap and water or rubbing an alcohol-based sanitiser onto your hands. This... read more →
Guide to a covid-safe road trip. These simple precautions will ensure a healthy and happy return to driving. #NRMA Open Road July/August How Can I Be Safe While Driving?... read more →
Did you know that Dungog & District Neighbourcare are able to order and supply healthy nutritionally balanced frozen meals? We can even organise to have them delivered to your... read more →
Did you know that Dungog & District Neighbourcare are able to order and supply healthy nutritionally balanced frozen meals? We can even organise to have them delivered to your... read more →
From The Managers Desk; At this time, I would like to acknowledge the great work our front-line support staff are providing. I am so very proud of all our... read more →
Cancelled until further notice. It is with great sadness we have had to cancel our social support outings for the foreseeable future due to the Covid-19 virus. This includes... read more →
New Australian Aged Care Quality Standards The New Australian Aged Care Quality Standards commenced on the 1st July 2019. These are the standards with which you will continue to... read more →
Out on the town. Christmas lights and a delicious meal at Dungog Pizza make for a great night out with these ladies. Lots of laughs and festive fun. [minti_button link="/wp-content/uploads/January-flyer-20.pdf"... read more →
Chichester Dam is near it’s record low point. Two years of unrelenting drought has seen Chichester Dam drop to 38.1 per cent. The record low point of 32.4 per... read more →
Intergenerational program We have commenced an Intergenerational program with the preschool. Our first visit was with 2 clients on Monday the 23rd of September to the Preschool where we... read more →
It's A Christmas Party - Thursday 5th December. Neighbourcare’s Annual Christmas Party For All Volunteers and Clients of Neighbourcare. Tocal College. 11am to 2pm $20 per head (pay on... read more →
Thursday Shopper With the warmer weather approaching there are seats available on our air conditioned Thursday Shopper if you wish to go down town. Pick up is around 9.30am... read more →
Be aware that there have been recent reports of scammers targeting Home Care Package recipients via phone. These scammers often start by offering a better Home Care Package and attempting... read more →
Carer’s Week with Neighbourcare Free event for our carer’s Unquestionably one of the grandest waterfront estates in the Newcastle, Hunter Valley, and Port Stephens areas. ‘Stanley Park’ c1897 is... read more →
AIDER Program The AIDER program is designed for people who have limited domestic support available from family, relatives, friends or other services. This could include older people, people living... read more →
Home Care Support Package Have you received a letter that looks like this? Ask Neighbourcare staff how a Home Care Package can assist you to remain living safely and... read more →
The SABRE (Smoke Alarm and Battery Replacement) program Designed to support the elderly residing in their own homes with limited domestic support, assisting in maintenance of fire safety devices... read more →
Social Seekers Treks — Small Group Outings Our monthly outings for small groups are becoming very popular. These outings are to various venues within close proximity to Dungog. Check... read more →
Linen Service Do you know you can have your bulky items washed and dried for just $10 per item – this can be a quilt, doona, blanket, bedspread, or... read more →
What to do if you fall at home. If you happen to have a fall at home Don’t panic – stay still for a few minutes and try to... read more →
Neighbourcare received a grant through the Dungog Shire Council Small Grant process last week for reintroducing a past social event where people came together to socialise in community halls... read more →
Happy New Year! Do you enjoy swimming and exercising in the pool? Neighbourcare is looking at providing a gentle water exercise class in February, this may assist you with... read more →
The Greatest Showman. Friday 18th January 2019 at Maitland park Depart Dungog 5.00pm Returning around 11.00pm $15 for transport. The Movie is free and food is available at your... read more →
NEIGHBOURCARE DAY Our Neighbourcare Day was held in the grounds of the Uniting Church on 6th September, 2018. This is an annual event providing valuable information for clients and... read more →
Expressions Of Interest We are seeking expressions of interest for a Social Support outing to Nelson Bay Diggers for a night with Marina Pryor and David Hobson on 24th... read more →
Neighbourcare will be participating in the Live Love and Shop Local promoting during October ‘18. Paying your Neighbourcare account does count towards your total receipts. People can enter by... read more →
26th September 2018 Morning tea followed by a tour of the Marine Rescue Communications Centre at Nelson Bay, and then onto lunch at Nelson Bay Diggers. We leave from... read more →
COOKING AT HOME Kitchen fires account for 45% of all residential fires and 34% of injuries in NSW. Flames or heat sources being left unattended are the most common... read more →
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29th August 2018 Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Heatherbrae Morning tea and a tour of the beautiful Gardens in their people mover, followed by a lovely lunch. Cost $50 per person.
(formerly Spring in your Step) Thursday 6th September, 2018 The day consists of a variety of stalls with information to keep you up to date with ways to support... read more →
Australian Government Mobile Service Centre Makes it easier for people that live in rural areas access government services. Staff from the Department of Human Services travel with the Mobile... read more →
PERSONAL MEDICAL ALARMS and the NBN The rollout of the National Broadband Network means some existing medical alarm devices may not be compatible. Talk to your device provider to... read more →
Seniors Week Fire Safety Talk The theme for Seniors Week this year – Let’s Do More Together – could not have been demonstrated more perfectly than with a special... read more →
Are you a carer who seems to never get time for a coffee with friends or get to your appointments? Do you need some time out? When was the... read more →
Seniors Week Event! Fire fighters from Fire & Rescue NSW are working with Dungog Neighbourcare to help the Dungog seniors community be safer in their homes. Join us to... read more →
January Newsletter The January Newsletter highlights MOWs, and our outings. Meals On Wheels Hot Fresh Meals. Do you Find it difficult to manage meal preparation? Are your hands not working... read more →
Christmas Newsletter The Christmas newsletter has a timely reminder about fire readiness and International for people with Disability. Fire has a plan, do you? The top 5 actions to make... read more →
Mindaribba NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day A great day was held at the Mindaribba NAIDOC Family Fun Day at Metford on 12th July, 2017. Cherylin and Debra attended the day... read more →
Dungog and District Neighbourcare Inc. requires an accredited Tai Chi Instructor, with their own insurance to present Tai Chi classes in Dungog and Gresford. Gresford Classes are held on... read more →
Have you heard about our amazing fitness equipment in Jubilee Park which has only recently been installed? It is here for us to share and enjoy. Find out more in... read more →
From the end of February 2017, Neighbourcare can provide all levels of care, not just levels 1 & 2 and for the first time people will be able to... read more →
Dungog and District Neighbourcare is now an approved provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Find everything you need to know in our 3rd newsletter of 2016!